- De Cartier (Charleroi Pre-metro station)
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De Cartier
Station statistics Coordinates 50°24′25″N 4°23′43″E / 50.40694°N 4.39528°ECoordinates: 50°24′25″N 4°23′43″E / 50.40694°N 4.39528°E Levels 1 Platforms Central Tracks 2 Parking Yes Other information Opened 24 August 1992 Services Preceding station Charleroi Pre-metro Following station Providencetoward ParcLine 88 toward AnderluesProvidencetoward SudLine 89 toward AnderluesDe Cartier is a Charleroi Pre-metro station, located in the center of Marchienne-au-Pont (part of the Charleroi municipality), in fare zone 2. It is an underground station featuring a central platform with escalator and stairs access at both ends.
The interior of the station, designed by architect Noterman, features a large mural depicting Marchienne-au-Pont somewhere between the 16th and 18th century. Reproductions of old, tilted walls are used as decoration on the opposite side of the station.
Nearby points of interest
- De Cartier castle (French: Château de Cartier), which has given its name to the station.
- Municipal park of Marchienne-au-Pont.
- Marchienne-au-Pont public swimming pool.
- Marchienne-au-Pont city hall.
- Schools : Notre-Dame and Athénée Royal Yvonne Vieslet.
- Our Lady of Mercy church.
- Marchienne-au-Pont soccer stadium.
Transfers
TEC Charleroi bus lines 43, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 83, 109a, 172.
Internal links
- List of Charleroi Pre-metro stations
- Charleroi Pre-metro
- Charleroi
- Cartier Castle
Line 54 Line 55 Parc • Janson • Waterloo • Samaritaine • Gazomètre • GillyLine 84 Line 88 Line 89 Future Gilly branch extension : Marabout • Sart-Culpart • Soleilmont - Downtown loop : TirouCategories:- Charleroi Metro stations
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